Jocko Podcast

71: Heroes are Not Perfect. Never Judge. The Will to Overcome REAL Hardship: "A Helmet for my Pillow" by Robert Leckie

Apr 18, 2017
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Robert Leckie
Author Robert Leckie discusses his wartime experiences, including boot camp discipline, battles in Guadalcanal and Peleliu, and the importance of not judging others based on their roles. The podcast also explores the resilience of individuals facing extreme hardships, the impact of supplements on physical strength, and the benefits of supporting the show through merchandise purchases.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Transformation and Training in Marine Corps Boot Camp
03:53 • 25min
3
Fear and Courage in the Pacific Theater
28:45 • 30min
4
Struggles and Sacrifice in Wartime
59:04 • 24min
5
Emotional Turmoil in the Midst of War
01:22:57 • 30min
6
Breaking the Misconception
01:53:07 • 5min
7
Dramatic Battle Scenes and Emotional Turmoil
01:58:36 • 28min
8
On Imperfections, Judgement, and Resilience
02:27:05 • 6min
9
Test of Endurance and Courage in the Face of Unfathomable Hardships
02:32:44 • 2min
10
Examining Willpower and Supplement Influence on Strength
02:34:20 • 4min
11
Reflections on Personal Growth and Bone Health Benefits
02:38:06 • 2min
12
Enhancing Performance and Supporting Content
02:39:39 • 5min
13
Engaging with Audience Feedback and Creating Shareable Content
02:45:03 • 6min
14
New Merchandise Launch and Listener Support
02:50:48 • 3min
15
Enhanced Rash Guard Testing and Deep Half Guard Technique
02:54:08 • 3min
16
Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
02:57:13 • 16min